You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the pilot is approaching vessel "B" as shown in illustration D037RR below. Which of the following is the reason he has not previously changed course to the starboard side of the channel?
A
to avoid the effects of bank cushion and bank suction
B
to avoid vessel squat in the shallower water near the bank
C
because there is less chance of striking submerged objects in mid-channel
D
because the current has less eddies in mid-channel
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Question 1 / 2066636ee728f7522a1c51736b
Question 1 of 2066636ee728f7522a1c51736b
You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the pilot is approaching vessel "B" as shown in illustration D037RR below. Which of the following is the reason he has not previously changed course to the starboard side of the channel?
You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the pilot is approaching vessel "B" as shown in illustration D037RR below. Which of the following is the reason he has not previously changed course to the starboard side of the channel?